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08-25-2022, 05:41 PM
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Inconsistent charging
I have a 2006 LT1042 one time I start it it charges 13.5 volts maybe a day, a hour, a week later I start it 12.4 volts. And that won't kick in the PTO. Any ideas
I have looked all over the internet & can't find anything that fits this problem. I have checked the rectifier plug for AC voltage & the rectifier DC voltage & they both are good when its charging. Also it blows a fuse about once a year & the wire ( red & white I think) gets pretty hot. 
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08-25-2022, 06:57 PM
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First, welcome to OCC..............
 I would suggest that you start with something simply. Check both Battery Cables, on each end, to see if they are, clean, bright and tight. 
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08-26-2022, 06:18 AM
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08-26-2022, 07:26 AM
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Look for a burnt or discolored wire or terminal. Start with the RED/WHT wire.
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08-26-2022, 07:15 PM
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1. I believe the LT1042 is equipped with a Kohler Courage engine. 2. That engine has what is called an alternator, which is a coiled wire arrangement mounted on the top of the engine, under the flywheel. The flywheel is under the plastic cover on top of the engine. 3. Magnets on the inside of the flywheel induce A.C. (alternating current) into the coils of the alternator. 4. Two wires coming out of the alternator go into flat black plastic plug that slides onto an item screwed onto the engine's cover or block. That item is called the voltage regulator. 5. The voltage regulator changes the A.C. output of the alternator to D.C. (direct current) which is what the tractor operates on and is needed to charge the battery. Putting all that in perspective, and assuming that since you are monitoring the voltage with a VOM, it is obvious that the alternator is good, and the V/Rectifier is good since at times you see +13 volts, only that it drops at times. There are no relays involved in the starting/charging wiring, therefore I would suspect a faulty contact/connection somewhere in the wiring system, and most specifically the ignition switch internals or its plug. Keep in mind that most systems like this will only show a good charge when the engine is running WOT 
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08-27-2022, 11:49 AM
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Thanks, 1 more question. Is there a sensor or switch or something else that kicks out the charging system when the battery reaches full charge. Or does it continue charging at 13to14 volt all the time its running ?
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